Hot Air Ballooning Melbourne

Go hot air ballooning Melbourne for the ultimate memorable experience floating above the clouds. There is no better way to see the city of Melbourne than being up in the air in a balloon flight and looking down over the city toward the sea. There are a number of Melbourne balloon flight operators to choose from and we have some of the best ballooning flghts for you below.

Ballooning in Melbourne

Balloon flights around Melbourne offer a unique way to take in the city and country surrounds. We have a number of balloon flights available that you can book online. Click on the links below for more details.

Hot Air Ballooning - Bendigo - $Click For Pricing Information
Meeting for your hot air balloon ride as the sun peeps over the horizon is just one of the great joys of ballooning. Even when the clouds hide the sun, the experience is lovely. Mystical even and ethereal. We can also do things that cant be done in other types of aircraft. Low-flying at low speed, for example, talking and joking sometimes with people on the ground, seeing wildlife close-up, and high-flying for uninterrupted 360° views. Furthermore, apart from perhaps a little rocking and rolling before take-off, your flight will be smooth. You wont get tossed around in the air, and you wont get air-sick. Guaranteed. Depending on wind speed, we fly up to about 30km in an hour and almost never back to where we took off from. To save a long walk back, our crew follow us with balloon trailers, help us pack up and take us to breakfast. Do we ever get lost? Well, sometimes, but because our pilots and crew carry detailed topographic maps, VHF and UHF radios, mobile phones and global positioning units (GPS), staying together is generally straight-forward. All our outings include sparkling wine, Belgian chocolates, orange juice and nibbles followed by cooked breakfast when we get back to town. During colder months, youll enjoy piping hot coffee, tea and/or mulled wine before breakfast. After your flight, youll also receive a superb full-colour personalised flight certificate to prove to the world that, yes, you really did go hot air ballooning.

Ballooning - Melbourne - $Click For Pricing Information
We meet at your hotel or advise you of the meeting location before first light (you will be advised of the exact time the evening before your flight). Your pilot will give you a short briefing and you will then be transported to the launch site where you may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures. Then away we go, drifting gently over the city of Melbourne in our beautiful balloon. Your flight will last for approximately 1 hour. Afterwards we make our final landing, pack the balloon away and invite you to join us for a traditional Champagne breakfast at an additional cost of $25 pp which takes place at the Hilton hotel.

Hot Air Ballooning with breakfast - Melbourne - $Click For Pricing Information
Ever wanted a bird's eye view of Melbourne? Experience the thrill of flight whilst hot air ballooning over Melbourne's stunning CBD. We meet 1 hour before first light, where you will have a chance to freshen up before you are driven to the launch site of your hot air ballooning experience. You can help with the inflation or stand back and capture the moment on photo as the hot air balloon comes to life and takes shape. With the blast of a burner the hot air balloon rises into the light of morning, floating gently over the stunning landscapes of Melbourne. Time seems to stand still as you are suspended between earth and sky. You will spend around one hour drifting over the city before returning to land all too soon. After packing up the hot air balloon you are driven back to the Grand Hyatt Melbourne to enjoy a superb 5 star gourmet champagne breakfast. You can relax and chat with your pilot as you enjoy your sumptuous breakfast.

Hot Air Ballooning Flight, Melbourne City Flight - $Click For Pricing Information
'Sunrise is ballooning flight time. The hot air balloon will climb slowly to cruising altitude right above Melbourne City; you will drift silently with the wind and take in the most magnificent sights of Melbourne CBD... Generally we average over an hour in the air each morning. You are likely to take in many of Melbournes landmarks such as the Yarra River, MCG, Arts Centre, Rialto Tower, the Royal Botanic Gardens and many more of Melbournes lovely parks and gardens. Enjoy a celebratory breakfast at The Observatory Caf in the gorgeous surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens. The caf is renowned for their sumptuous food and relaxing ambience. We are sure that you will still be on cloud nine and our pilot will join you for the breakfast and chat about the adventure you have just shared. To top off a great morning, you'll also be presented a certificate recognising your daring in joining us on a hot air balloon flight over Melbourne.'

Hot Air Ballooning - Melbourne City Flight - $Click For Pricing Information
One of the great joys of ballooning is its tranquillity as you float with the breeze feeling absolutely no sensation of movement. You have become the wind...drifting across the morning skies as the first rays of golden yellow bright orange and rose pink light reflect off the clouds. Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay; the perfect backdrop for an early morning flight over Australia’s second largest city. Depending on the winds we may fly over the CBD which is laid out in a large rectangular grid like pattern on the northern banks of the Yarra River. Or we may head over the inner suburbs parks and gardens to discover why Victoria is labelled the Garden State. The air is usually much cooler and more stable during the first few hours of the morning hence the reason for the early start. As the sun rises it warms up the ground which can only absorb so much heat before it starts to radiate the extra heat back. This is one of the causes of wind currents and turbulence. We need to fly our balloons while the air remains stable and not affected by the day's wind. This is our "weather window" and it is also dependant on the time of year. Your pilot will deliver a short briefing explaining the adventure on which you are about to embark upon. You will then be transported to the launch site where you may help preparing the balloon for flight or stand back and the beauty of the grand envelope unfolding on film. The actual launch of the hot air balloon usually takes no more than half an hour after arrival at the launch site. The basket is laid on its side and the brightly coloured fabric is pulled out of its bag. Flying wires from the "envelope" are attached and the whole system is given a "walk around" inspection by the pilot. Initially a large fan is used to direct cold air into the envelope - later the burner is fired thus heating the air already in the balloon. As the warm air expands the enve

Hot Air Ballooning - Melbourne Yarra Valley - $Click For Pricing Information
One of the great joys of hot air ballooning is its tranquillity as you float with the breeze feeling absolutely no sensation of movement. You have become the wind...drifting across the morning skies as the first rays of golden yellow bright orange and rose pink light reflect off the clouds. The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's most prestigious winery regions. Mansfield is in the high country near the spectacular Mt Buller there locations are the perfect hot air ballooning destinations. Let the breeze usher you along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River or take in the breathtaking views of mountains - both are remarkable backdrops. The air is usually much cooler and more stable during the first few hours of the morning hence the reason for the early start. As the sun rises it warms up the ground which can only absorb so much heat before it starts to radiate the extra heat back. This is one of the causes of wind currents and turbulence. We need to fly our balloons while the air remains stable and not affected by the day's wind. This is our ‘weather window’ and it is also dependant on the time of year. Launch sites are dotted around the valley so that no matter where the wind is coming from you are guaranteed a lovely flight. Whilst having an awakening cup of tea or coffee your pilot will deliver a short briefing explaining the adventure on which you are about to embark upon. You will then be transported to the launch site where you may help prepare the balloon for flight or stand back and capture the beauty of the grand envelope unfolding on film. The actual launch of the hot air balloon usually takes no more than half an hour after arrival at the launch site. The basket is laid on its side and the brightly coloured fabric is pulled out of it’s bag. Flying wires from the ‘envelope’ are attached and the whole system is given a ‘walk around’ inspection by the pilot. Initially a l